Elritercept Fast Tracked for Lower-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes
The FDA has granted Fast Track designation to elritercept (KER-050) for the treatment of anemia in adults with low- or intermediate-risk myelodysplastic syndromes. Elritercept is a fusion protein designed to…
What is Perimenopause? | Medical News Bulletin
Perimenopause is the transitional period to menopause, characterized by hormonal changes leading to symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, and mood swings. The average age for perimenopause…
AION Labs launches CombinAble.AI to design antibodies for therapeutic development
AION Labs, an Israel-based AI-enabled drug discovery partnership, has launched a new startup company called CombinAble.AI to accelerate therapeutics development by focusing on antibody design challenges. CombinAble.AI was established after…
Joe Biden’s Skittish Support for Abortion Rights
President Biden addressed key issues in his State of the Union speech without explicitly naming them, namely Donald Trump and abortion. Biden, a devout Catholic, has historically supported abortion rights…
Work with prescribing doctor when systemic treatments cause ocular adverse events
Optometrists play a crucial role in recognizing adverse effects of systemic medications, according to Jessica Steen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO. At Vision Expo East, she emphasized the importance of collaboration…
FDA advisers back CAR-T cell therapies in blood cancer, despite concerns
An expert panel advised the FDA to expand the use of CAR-T therapy in blood cancer, voting in favor of Carvykti and Abecma for multiple myeloma patients. Despite concerns about…
Group GP appointments don’t improve outcomes, study reports
be an innovative way to deliver care that promotes peer support and allows for more efficient use of healthcare providers' time. However, the study found that while patients generally expressed…
Digestive problems in ‘long COVID’ linked to psychological trauma, according research
A study led by the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine found that many COVID-19 patients hospitalized in 2020 experienced gastrointestinal problems and psychological trauma over a year later. The…
Innovative approaches needed to overcome health system barriers in malaria vaccination
In a study published in BMC Medicine, researchers examined the challenges of vaccinating high-risk children against malaria, emphasizing health system-related risks and proposed solutions for universal protection. Limited government health…
The Scientist: A Physician Who Heals Himself and Others
A world-renowned researcher has made groundbreaking discoveries in Crohn’s disease that have benefitted millions of people, including himself. His innovative studies have led to significant advancements in understanding and treating…